Which outcome occurs when a fault's creep rate decreases?

💡 Explanation

Accumulation of elastic strain energy occurs because reduced creep inhibits gradual stress release, loading crustal rocks rather than continuously deforming them; therefore magnitude earthquakes become more likely, rather than any other effects.

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